Plantation is a city in Broward County, Florida and it’s part of the South Florida metropolitan area. It’s bordered by Lauderhill to the northeast, Sunrise to the north and west, Davie to the south and Fort Lauderdale to the east.

The city’s name comes from the prior owner of the land which was the Everglades Plantation Company. The official motto of Plantation is “The Grass is Greener.”

Plantation’s Economy

Plantation suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Wilma on Oct. 24, 2005, but that didn’t stop the spirit of those who live here. The sixth largest city in Broward County, Plantation has a number of large national and international firms. Its mayor and five-member City Council are focused on business district redevelopment, neighborhood improvement and streamlined government operations and procedures.

Plantation, Florida is home to DHL’s World Headquarters for the Americas and Avianca airlines. American Intercontinental University and the University of Phoenix are also located in the area.

Living in Plantation, FL

Plantation’s natural environment is unsurpassed by other South Florida cities. It has been recognized for several consecutive years as “Tree City USA.” It’s also one of only a handful of cities in the nation to be designated a “Sterling Tree City USA,” and a National Wildlife Federation “Community Wildlife Habitat.” Situated among thousands of trees are safe, friendly neighborhoods, world-class recreation facilities and a stable business community supported by three distinct business districts.

The Plantation Central Park Aquatics Complex boasts two Olympic size pools, each 50 meters by 25 yards, and a 500-square-foot water playground for toddlers. Both pools and the water playground are open to the public year round and lifeguards are always on duty. Picnic tables and canopied areas compliment the facility and encourage family visits.

Other recreation opportunities are available at city parks, golf courses and facilities for tennis, arts and crafts, dancing, gymnastics, aerobics, games and senior activities. The Plantation Historical Museum, Library and Botanical Gardens are beautiful settings to become enlightened or just unwind. The museum is a free, non-profit museum preserving Plantation’s history for future generations.

The City of Plantation has a wide variety of restaurants suited to all price ranges and palates. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at a hamburger joint, a healthy salad, a romantic dinner for two or a great place to take the kids, Plantation has something for everyone.

Renter’s Guide to Plantation, Florida

If you are considering relocating to this city, there are many neighborhoods that have apartments for rent at a medium cost relative to the rest of the state and to the rest of the country. Check out some of these popular neighborhoods: Plantation Gardens, Broward Estates, Browardale, Broadview Park, Melrose Park and Sunrise Heights.

For a slightly more affluent community, check out Westgate Lake Manor or Breezeswept Park Estates.

If you are looking for luxury apartments, then consider your options in the following neighborhoods: Plantation Park, Plantation Isles and in the City Center area.

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